ATTICA, Ohio — One of the biggest weeks in sprint car racing has arrived.
All eyes are on Ohio this week as the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars roll into the Buckeye State for a trio of prestigious races.
First up is the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac® Pet Products on Tuesday, July 16.
The summertime staple of the World of Outlaws calendar takes place at Attica Raceway Park for the ninth consecutive year since shifting back to the northern Ohio facility in 2016.
It’s not only about a race on Tuesday night, but it’s also about honoring a man who has dedicated so much of his life to sprint car racing.
Brad Doty starred behind the wheel in the 1980s, and ever since his career-ending injury in 1988, he’s stayed heavily involved through a variety of avenues helping elevate the sport.
A handful of names stand out as potential favorites to claim the Brad Doty Classic based on their success at the Ohio oval.
Donny Schatz leads the list of contenders with five Attica wins – the most through the World of Outlaws 24 visits to the track. He’s only missed the top 10 once in 18 Attica attempts. Schatz is already a four-time Brad Doty Classic winner (most all-time), splitting two victories apiece at Attica and Limaland.
Kyle Larson intends to pursue a few pieces of history on Tuesday at Attica. Last year he became the first driver to ever top back-to-back Brad Doty Classics.
The three-time winner of the event could equal Donny Schatz’s record tally of four. “Yung Money” owns four overall World of Outlaws wins at Attica, and a fifth would also equal Schatz for the most in that category.
Michael “Buddy” Kofoid is always stout at Attica. He’s made 24 overall Feature starts and posted podiums in half of them, highlighted by a thrilling World of Outlaws win earlier this year aboard the Roth Motorsports No. 83 and a local victory in 2020.
Brock Zearfoss added his name to the list of Brad Doty Classic winners in 2019 at Attica. That came with the All-Star Circuit of Champions, and a World of Outlaws win on Tuesday would make him the sixth competitor with multiple Brad Doty Classic triumphs.
Attica will also attract many of its talented regulars that compete at the track on a weekly basis including 2024 winners Cap Henry, Craig Mintz, Cale Thomas and Bryce Lucius.